Is there a limit on how long a movie can be, or is it limited by the space on your SD memory card?
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There is no preset limit. Length of videos are only limited by the available free space on your SD card and the quality/resolution of the video you're taking. (lower resolutions take up less space = longer video) Available resolutions are 1280x720 (HD) and 640x480 (SD).
2011925
About 15 minutes at 1000 fps will fill a 32GB SD card. I'm not sure if there are limitations other than total size--there may be a limit on the size per file. I have only used 1000 fps for short takes.
1649090
I am using a 64GB SD card ( actually it's a micro-SD with an SD adaptor) and I can say its just the best. Take it on a long trip, go crazy on the pitcures without a care, bring it home and download them to your PC. Even at max resolution of 20MBPS, I am yet to use up anything close to 50% even taking videos.
536852
That's because of the bit architecture of the memory card. Like computers, there is a limitation to how long a file can be. Once the file hits the size limit, the camera automatically starts a new file and continues. No worries though, not a single frame is skipped and you'd never know when the video is played. This is normal for most tapeless cameras.
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It's dependent on the capacity of the microSD memory card . A 16 GB card will last in excess of 45 minutes ( that's the longest recording I've made so far). Somewhere in the literature I read that a 4 GB card will record 2 hours, but I can't verify that claim.
1646569
I never noticed a limit. It just let me record and didn't impose anything like a time limit.
1946452
Actually, there's something in the manual about a video limit (NOT card limit) of 2GB (Video recording) at a time, but I am unclear about what happens then. Does one simply start recording again or is the max 2GB size just inaccurate; at that point. In any case, I don't think I'll be doing 2GB clips; without pause anyway, so no big deal.BTW, I like a 4GB (or bigger) SDHC (extreme III and reader) because I can take a bunch of pictures and still have room for video clips. I have extra 4GB cards not yet open.
719682
Ive only recorded about 10 minutes straight. I would assume you can record as long as you want if you have the space on the SD card.
1916005
I don't think there is an actual limit. I use a 64 gb card and it works fine
1180108
Thank you.Basically, the problem I got is the pause between the clips when I write them to a DVD. So, I joined them (and the pause problom is solved) and tried to fit it to a 4.7 GB (which apparently holds 4.38GB data). And if the total size is less than 4.38GB, I could write the DVD. Else, I had to separate the single cip (which I joined before) and remove some of the clips and see how many are getting fit in 4.38GB. I think I could write it. Of course, I have to write a second DVD for rest of the clips. Thank you
1288957
The 32gb card will last about 5-6 hours before it gets overwritten. The loop setting of 1/3/5 mins decides the size of the recorded file. Thanks.
403169
It depends on the capacity of the SDHC card (sold separately) you have in it. It may vary somewhat depending on the brand of card you use, but a 4G card (which I believe is the smallest available) will hold about 1 hour of video, and a 16G will hold a little over 4 hours.
1672136
you can use as many micro sd cards as you want naturaly one at a time, ie: music on one, movies on another on & on it goes and they can be 4gb, 8gb, 32gb whatever you have.
911162
Aloha Manny! I have successfully used a 128GB SD Card with about 16 hours of video.
1508026
K., I am sorry, we have used the SD card to dump still shots onto instead of taking up the limited space... we have not used it for video. Typically we shoot our segments, put them to an editing program within a week and clear the memory to optimize its limited space. Sorry I could not be of more help. You may consider going to Canon's help site to see if they have a resolution.
1530276
To answer your question informatively, yes. In the system settings there is an option to overwrite last night's videos(for example). And if you say no. It will keep them until eventually your SD card runs out of memory. Also if you are curious whether this deletes other content inside the SD card besides the videos, the answer is no. The system makes a folder named "Videos" and only affects that folder. All other contents are left unchanged/unaltered. So you have no worries.
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That being a longer video, and If I remember correctly, it will record 4gb and then start another movie as a safety save type of thing. It will be seamless when edited. Do you have LOOP on or off? The answer may be there too.